Hartford VR-223H Classic S vs Honda FTR 230 (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hartford VR-223H Classic Sstacks up against the Honda FTR 230. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHartford VR-223H Classic SHonda FTR 230
Model year20222011
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Torque18 Nm
Weight132 kg119 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.5-18 / 3.5-18 110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Hartford VR-223H Classic S vs Honda FTR 230 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hartford VR-223H Classic S and the Honda FTR 230 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hartford VR-223H Classic S brings its published horsepower in a 132 kg package, while the Honda FTR 230 counters with its own power figure at 119 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: